Kenwood 7.1 Receiver Priced At $600 Dollars

The VR-8070 is also equipped with DolbyÂ® Pro Logic IIx surround sound processing with 7.1-channel capability for listeners seeking the very latest surround sound experience. The VR-8070 provides auto sensing of the surround sound format (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) and automatically selects the proper decoding. The receiver is rated to deliver up to 100 watts to each of seven channels, ensuring a satisfying high-performance home theater and music listening experience with almost any speaker system.

â€œThe VR-8070 offers cutting-edge technologies that improve performance and provide a more satisfying entertainment experience,â€ said John Hwang, Kenwood R&D/product manager for home electronics. â€œIt offers reliable Kenwood quality and incredible value, and is another shining example of Kenwood’s â€˜Future Ready/Already’ brand promise.â€ The VR-8070 receiver offers many premium home theater video features including HD component video switching (3 in/1 out), S-Video switching (5 in/2 out), and up-conversion of composite video signals to S-Video, which reduces the number of connections between the receiver and TV or video monitor.

The Dolby Pro Logic IIx Difference Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a newly-developed technology from Dolby Labs that is an extension of the now familiar Dolby Pro Logic II surround processing system. Dolby Pro Logic IIx processes any native stereo or 5.1-channel signal into a 6.1- or 7.1 channel output, creating a seamless, natural surround soundfield for the listener. Dolby Pro Logic IIx has several modes to choose from, including Movie or Music modes that tailor the listening experience to the source material, as well as a Game mode that delivers the full impact of special effects signals panned to the surround speakers, and of bass signals delivered to the subwoofer. The Music mode also features three additional user controls: Center Width adjusts the balance of the main vocals in the center and front channels; Panorama creates a seamless, wraparound surround effect; Dimension creates a deeper or shallower surround sound field.

Active EQ Optimizes Audio for Compact Speaker Systems The VR-8070 incorporates audio circuitry called Active EQ that uses a 32-bit digital signal processor to optimize movie soundtracks and other audio sources to sound best over compact speaker systems. The circuit, which reduces speaker overloading and distortion (and can be turned on or off by the user), has selectable modes that optimize performance for cinema, music and TV listening.

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